13-14 YEAR OLD JUNIOR LEAGUE
GENERAL INFORMATION:
REGISTRATION:
SEASON:
Pre-season typically starts in early March. Regular season typically starts in late March and runs through late June.
GAMES:
Each team plays 15 to 18 games per season, depending on the number of teams. Usually one game on a week night and one game on Saturday.
Games played during the week start at 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM.
Games played on Saturday will be scheduled at times ranging from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
There are no games on Sunday unless there is a make up game that can’t be made up during the week.
Game length is typically 2 hours, can go no longer than two and a half hours and consists of 7 innings.
All games are played at the complex unless an inter-league game is schedule at the opponent’s field.
PRACTICE:
Practice generally occurs two times a week prior to the season. During the season practice schedules vary from team to team based on the requirements of the manager.
UNIFORMS:
TLL provides a jersey, pants and cap.
Parents must provide socks and cleats. ****Change for 2009 No metal cleats in Junior Baseball*****
PLAYING EQUIPMENT:
Parents must provide ball glove and bat. (see our bat size chart for guidance on choosing a bat)
TEAM:
Teams usually consist of 12 players, a volunteer manager, two volunteer coaches, a volunteer team parent and a volunteer field maintenance worker.
Teams are selected via a draft in early March after a player skills assessment clinic.
Teams are created new each year.
PHILOSOPHY:
To continue to teach the basic fundamentals of baseball and introduce game strategy on a full size field.
VOLUNTEER WORK/FUND RAISING:
TLL is an all volunteer organization. We need everyone’s help! Parents are expected to serve one shift of concession stand duty during the season and to support the TLL Family Fun Day (Carnival-Picture Day).
LEAGUE DIRECTOR:
13-14 YEAR OLD JUNIOR LEAGUE - FAQ’s
Q: Do you keep score and are there umpires?
A: Yes. Every manager maintains a scorebook. League standings are kept to determine a regular season winner and to determine playoff games. There is a home plate, third and first base umpire.
Q: What size field do they play on and where is the field?
A: All games are played on a regulation Junior League field with a grass infield and grass outfield. Fields #8 and #9. Bases are 90’ apart and the pitchers mound is 60’-6” from home plate.
Q: Can I have my child play on a team with their friends?
A: Not unless they are drafted onto that team. In this age group, player’s skills are evaluated in a skills assessment clinic then a draft is held.
Q: Can I manage or coach a team?
A: Yes, if positions are available. Prospective managers must complete an online application in October. If you would to serve a coach please note that on your child's spring registration form. All managers and coaches must be approved by the Tuckahoe Little League Board of Directors.
Q: Will my child get to play all the time?
A: Probably not all of the game, but our rules require the manager to play each child at least 50% of each game.
Q: What are the volunteer requirements?
A: TLL is an all volunteer organization so there are many ways to volunteer. Help is always needed with registration, team parenting, assisting with picture and carnival day activities, helping with post-season tournaments, and working in the concession stand to name just a few of the many ways to help support TLL.
Q: Why a draft? Sounds pretty serious.
A: A draft is the best way to evenly spread the various skill level of players throughout the league. TLL holds a player skills assessment clinic. At the clinic, the player’s skills are assessed and the managers then decide what child they would like to draft in the various rounds of the draft.
Q: My son might make his middle school team. If he does can he still play at TLL? What if he makes the middle school team and I don’t want him to play on two teams, can I get a refund from TLL?
A: Yes, he can still play at TLL. We give refunds up until the first game is played. Once the season starts, we don’t give refunds.
Q: My son is a pitcher/catcher on his middle school team. I don’t want him pitching or catching at middle school and then pitching or catching at TLL and possibly injuring his arm. How can I be assured that he won’t be overused and worn out?
A: Talk with the managers of BOTH teams and make sure they are aware of this situation. Express your concern and make sure, regardless of the situation in any game, that neither team overuses your son as either a pitcher or catcher.
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